Nomad exploit wallet address transfers $1.5M to Tornado CashThe wallet address related to the $190 million hack transferred more than 1200 Ether to the sanctioned cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash.Jan 9, 2023Ezra Reguerra
Less than 100 Bitcoin ATMs added worldwide in the second half of 2022: DataOver the last six months, between July to the end of 2022, just 94 Bitcoin ATMs were added to the global network.Jan 9, 2023Arijit Sarkar
BTC price 3-week highs greet US CPI — 5 things to know in Bitcoin this weekBitcoin charges above the $17,000 mark but misgivings remain among traders ahead of CPI, Fed comments and amid a brewing storm at Digital Currency Group.Jan 9, 2023William Suberg
Touch, smell become the next big thing for the metaverse at CES 2023A firm called OVR Technology showcased a virtual reality headset that contained eight aromas that can be combined to generate various scents.Jan 9, 2023Ezra Reguerra
DeFi-type projects received the highest number of attacks in 2022: ReportA new Web3 security report from Beosin revealed that of the 167 major security exploits DeFi projects saw the most, at 113 attacks.Jan 9, 2023Savannah Fortis
Nifty News: Fake Pokémon NFT game spreads malware, ‘Jai Ho’ singer to launch metaverse and moreSoftware used to access computers remotely has been inserted in a phishing website fronting as an NFT card game for the popular Pokémon franchise.Jan 9, 2023Jesse Coghlan
Swyftx to chop its ‘Earn’ program this week, citing murky regulationsAustralian crypto exchange Swyftx has decided to close its Earn program due to a lack of clarity around crypto products regulation.Jan 9, 2023Stephen Katte
FTX spent $40M on food, flights, and hotels in just 9 months: Court filingsFTX did not hold back on company expenses in the Bahamas, according to court documents.Jan 9, 2023Martin Young
Logan Paul backflips on defamation lawsuit against Coffeezilla, apologizesLogan Paul has deleted his response video aimed at Coffeezilla and apologized in a surprising U-turn.Jan 9, 2023Stephen Katte
Why DeFi should expect more hacks this year: Blockchain security execsOne reason is that “hackers have gotten smarter, gained more experience, and learned how to look for bugs,” according to the founder of a crypto auditing firm.Jan 9, 2023Jesse Coghlan
Mexico’s digital peso delayed, launch date unclear Mexico’s central bank is working on legal, administrative and technological requirements for the peso’s digital version.Jan 8, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Digital Currency Group under investigation by US authorities: ReportU.S. authorities are reportedly investigating internal transfers from Digital Currency Group to its subsidiary Genesis.Jan 8, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Bitcoin, Sango Coin and the Central African Republic The Central African Republic adopted Bitcoin and swiftly created its own token, Sango Coin. But where did Sango Coin come from, and why is it necessary?Jan 8, 2023Joe Hall
Wyre imposes up to a 90% withdrawal limit for all usersWyre has imposed a daily withdrawal limit on its platform, citing “the best interest of our community.”Jan 8, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Ferrari cuts ties with crypto sponsor ahead of 2023 Formula One seasonThe Ferrari-Velas partnership from 2021 — set at $30 million a year — was aimed at increasing fan engagement through nonfungible tokens (NFTs) and other shared initiatives.Jan 8, 2023Arijit Sarkar
FTX asset sales challenged by US Trustee: ReportA U.S. Trustee filed an objection to plans by FTX to sell its units in Europe and Japan, among other businesses.Jan 7, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Hedge funds subpoenaed by US prosecutors as Binance probe unfolds: Report United States prosecutors are examining hedge funds’ relationships with cryptocurrency exchange Binance as part of a money laundering investigation.Jan 7, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Sam Bankman-Fried’s charitable donations sought by FTX: Report FTX's new management is seeking to recover millions of dollars donated by Future Fund and SBF.Jan 7, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Using blockchain technology to combat retail theftBlockchain technology may be a solution when it comes to anti-theft measures for retailers.Jan 7, 2023Rachel Wolfson
OpenAI will lead to better art and narration in Web3 games — Immutable execAlex Connelly says the technology provides “very cool storytelling opportunities.”Jan 7, 2023Tom Blackstone
Bitcoin price nears 3-week high as trader says sub-7% CPI may see $19KBets are increasing on a push higher for Bitcoin and on BTC price action defining the current range as its macro bottom.Jan 7, 2023William Suberg
Metaverse to possibly create $5T in value by 2030: McKinsey reportThe success of metaverse will rely on a greater focus on maximizing the human experience aimed at delivering positive experiences for consumers, end-users and citizens.Jan 7, 2023Arijit Sarkar
Bluechip NFT project Moonbirds signs with Hollywood talent agents UTA PROOF Co-founder Kevin Rose announced the deal via Twitter on Jan. 6, noting that the aim is to get the Moonbirds brand recognized on a global scale and not just in the Web3 space.Jan 7, 2023Brian Quarmby
SuperRare cuts 30% of staff as growth slows during crypto winter Just a week into the new year, SuperRare is adding to a list of crypto firms announcing staff cuts that includes Huobi and Genesis.Jan 7, 2023Brian Quarmby
Mastercard partners with Polygon to launch Web3 musician accelerator program The program will help five emerging artists set up and manage their brands in the Web3 space, and is also aimed at educating people in the music scene on what avenues Web3 tech can offer them.Jan 6, 2023Judith BannermanQuist
NFT project accepted $3M to move its collection to PolygonThe team had previously announced the move, but had not revealed the cash deal.Jan 6, 2023Tom Blackstone
$3.9 billion lost in the cryptocurrency market in 2022: ReportThe report from Immunefi revealed hacks to have been the main cause of related losses.Jan 6, 2023Judith BannermanQuist
FTX collapse may boost ‘further trust’ in crypto ecosystem — Nomura exec Jez Mohideen, co-founder and CEO at Laser Digital, argued that traditional financial companies entering the crypto space will help to regulate the industry.Jan 6, 2023Ana Paula Pereira
Silvergate gets more bad news as Moody’s slashes its ratingsThe beleaguered bank was allegedly moving money between FTX and Alameda; then it sold debt at a discount and sacked employees after a bank run.Jan 6, 2023Derek Andersen
FTX, Bahamian FTX DM reach agreement on info sharing, disposition of property, assetsThe sides had been at odds over numerous issues and have agreed to keep working on the remaining open questions they face.Jan 6, 2023Derek Andersen